Andean Valley

Architecture with stone terraces and temples.

Overview

Andean Valley architecture, using stone, features terraces, temples, and fortresses, prominent in Peru and Bolivia.

Core Characteristics

• Precise stone masonry.
• Terraced landscapes.
• Pre-Columbian prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Machu Picchu (Peru, 15th century).
• Tiwanaku (Bolivia, 8th century).

Architectural Connections

• Pre-Columbian: Structural focus.
• Religious: Temples.
• Andean Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Andean craftsmen, it reflects highland engineering.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Functionalism (theory), Terrace (element), Vernacular (movement)